Cold calls. How can two words strike such fear into the hearts of customer and sales person alike? But they do. Customers dread receiving cold calls. Sales people dread picking up the phone and making cold calls. But yet they're a necessary part of sales. And moreover, they've been proven to be one of the…

"The face that launched a thousand ships," is how a beauty of the ancient Greek world is described in poetry. Was the real reason bad breath, one wonders? This may be a flippant speculation but it is no secret that no beauty or beauty aids can mask the terror that stalks human beings in face-to-face…

A great many people may be more susceptible to back pain because of psychological rather than physical factors. Factors such as stress, living alone, and satisfaction with your work and / or life can have an impact on the health of your back. Depending on the types and conditions of your back pain, below are…

Groundhog Day Do you ever feel like you're living the same day over and over again? Well, maybe not exactly the same day, but sorta, kinda, almost? Does it often seem like you're in the middle of some not-very-exciting story that continues to happen to you, around you and you? Do you find yourself having…

In my dictionary and the dictionary of all motivated people, stress simply means '' the absence of motivation ''. If this definition holds, it then means that a stress free life is full of motivation. The logic here is simple, we can not perfectly mix water and oil. A healthy body can not house sickness.…

There are many kinds of skin disorder issues, ranging from acne to psoriasis to age spots to bacterial infections. Knowing the difference between healthy skin and rashes, bites, or more serious conditions like eczema or fungal infections will serve to help people avoid developing serious skin disorder conditions. Sometimes, a skin disorder is caused by…

There are so many different ways to exercise it is difficult to name the best method. But as you know, doing any form of activity beats sitting on the couch and remaining sedentary especially where Type 2 diabetes is concerned. There is a price to pay for a sedentary lifestyle. Factor in a poor diet…

As the summer season is fast approaching, the sudden change in temperature and many other factors that influence the environment can lead to drastic and undesirable results for your skin. As the heat intensifies, this can lead to skin dryness and irritation. Excessive exposure to the sun can also cause skin conditions to appear such…

Shea Butter is a popular cosmetic ingredient that can be found in many makeup, skin, hair, and nail treatments. Although it has only exploded in popularity over the past few years, shea butter and products made with shea butter have been used for centuries as a food source, cooking oil, and skin product in Africa.…

One of the dreaded conditions of many women is the possibility of getting unsightly stretch marks. These marks often come about during pregnancy, aggressive body building, a growth spurt, or can be caused by medical conditions that trigger the body to quickly gain weight or fluid. Genetics and of course hormones can also play a…

Depression which is one of the most widespread conditions linked with suicide in older adults is commonly under-recognized and under-treated medical condition. In fact, some studies have found that many cases of depression in the elderly which directed to suicide had about seventy-five percent of them visiting their primary care physician within a month of…

When faced with stressful circumstances in life, anxiety is a natural reaction for some. For others social anxiety is a huge roadblock to any type of social interaction, especially during the holidays. Social phobia is a more serious form of anxiety caused during social interaction. You may be suffering from an anxiety disorder if your…

Dog separation anxiety is a real problem for many dogs and their owners. Some dogs will bark incessantly when you leave, while others will destroy items in your home as a result of their anxiety. Dog separation anxiety can range from mild to extreme, but there are measures you can take to help alleviate dog…

There excellent natural herbal sleep supplements you can use right now. As adults many of us just take the recognized Panadol Pm, Tylenol PM, Unisom or Walsom as the most effective supplements found at Walgreens. However, those pills are not natural and its primary pharmaceutical chemical is often dyphenhydramine (Benadryl) for most of these products.…

No doubt you've been reading a lot more about lap band surgery, adjustable gastric band surgery and gastric bypass surgery in the past few years than ever before. Although weight loss surgery has been around for many years, newer procedures and techniques have made it safer and more common. However there are many risks of…